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Black Friday: Be Prepared.

Okay, we’re less than 36 hours away from go time. Only one stop in turkey-ville left before it’s off to hit as many stores as you can possibly get to in one day. Here are a few major tricks to making your black friday a massive success.

1.       Make a List. If you haven’t done this [...]

Black Friday History {PLUS, the scoop on handmade sales}

Black Friday. What the heck?! Why does such a wonderful day have such a downer name? My walking pop culture encyclopedia (a.k.a. my husband) tells me it’s because that is the day when stores make most of their yearly profits, therefore, putting them “in the black”. Well, upon further investigation, here’s what I found.
The term [...]

Over the Weekend: Diffraction

What do you get when you mix fine art photography with a dash of funky and garnish it with loads of style?  This week’s Qe “it girl”, of course! Beth Cummings of Diffraction jewelry explains what a typical weekend looks like for her. Get ready to fall in love!
 
QUiD: Describe your most memorable weekend for us.
Beth: Recently [...]

Freebie Friday

It’s only one week before the infamous “black friday” or “cyber monday” depending on when and how you shop! I have to say…the husband and I have a tradition of getting up at 5am and heading to the stores. Mainly to watch the fighting that ensues over the last set of limited edition, one of a [...]

Moc Madness

Apparently I’m on a baby kick. Or I’m just loving all things tiny. I’ve had this idea for a pair of baby shoes bumbling around in my head for a while and last night I couldn’t contain myself any longer. Here is the result! I’d love to hear any ideas or feedback!

Over the Weekend: PINaR ERIS

I am so excited about today’s feature I can hardly stand it! You are about to meet one of my favorite fashion designers. No kidding. I “met” her last year while browsing for some street fashion inspiration and I can’t believe she offered to let me interview her!
Born and raised in Turkey, now living in [...]

Baby Bon Bon

I am now fully convinced that inspiration can come from anywhere. I mean anywhere. While standing in the checkout lane of the local Garden Ridge with my mom, my eye was captured by a plastic tub filled with discount bon bons of the most delightful colors.
Now, I’m definately not the type who gets excited or [...]

Really?!?

Unbelievable! It has been much too long since my little fingers have tapped out even a teeny note to you all! Please forgive my very justifiable discrepancy. The show is over, quite literally, and life is slipping back into something somewhat akin to normalcy. I couldn’t be more delighted.
To celebrate what can only be considered [...]

Over the Weekend: Greenbelts

Wow! I’ve had an overwhelming time choosing this week’s featured etsian. I find so many great shops and meet so many talented sellers sometimes it’s incredibly difficult. And wonderfully exciting!
So, here she is…an uber-talented upcyclist reclaiming the art of tough girl chic. Meet Seattle artist and self-proclaimed child wrangler, Shannon Ritscher of Greenbelts.
QUiD: Describe your [...]